Hydronics in building technology

This book aims at students and professionals and explains the interrelations of energy-efficient hydronic systems by means of easy-to-understand examples and calculations. Based on this book the reader should be able to transfer the knowledge gained in analysing, calculating, dimensioning and planning hydronic circuits including all equipment to a specific system.

978-3-905711-40-0

Contents

Modern hydronic systems Timeline of hydronics in building technology Basics of thermodynamics Basics of fluid mechanics Hydronic circuits Circulation pumps System characteristics Series and parallel connection of system components Hydronic balancing under design conditions Pump connections Pumps and energy efficiency Partial load operation in buildings Heating surfaces and water heating under partial load Heat exchanger characteristics Control valves Characteristics of the controlled system Heat exchanger ventilation: Partial load performance Partial load behaviour of heat generators System features of heat generators Interplay of group and distribution hydronics Pump control The effect of hydronics on energy efficiency Behaviour of systems with variable flow rates Planning Installation, commissioning and operation Commissioning of hydronic systems